Unalayee also offers two distinct 11-day Wilderness Backpacking Trail Programs each session. Trail Program hikes start at Unalayee’s base camp with itinerary planning, food packing and gearing up. They return to base camp with enough time for campers to enjoy activities, campfires and some well-earned hearty meals.
Hiking Tribe is an eleven-day wilderness adventure for campers who want to stretch their legs, cover a lot of ground and explore lots of backcountry. The program focuses on hiking and exploration, usually covering about eight trail miles per day. Hiking tribe campers are rewarded with amazing vistas, crystalline lakes and nights filled with shooting stars. Hiking Tribe campers should be in good physical condition.
Wild Tribe is an extended wilderness experience that focuses on natural history and wilderness skills. Wild Tribe members learn to identify wild foods, track and observe animals, build shelters and learn wilderness survival techniques. Wild Tribes focus on learning to do without the trappings of civilization. Participants might go without their watches or learn to make their own utensils and tools.
Wild Tribes typically spend eleven days out on the trail, often including a layover day for a 24-hour solo or map & compass work. However, each Wild Tribe is a little bit different since they are tailored to the skills and interests of the participants.
Trail Programs are recommended for campers age 12 and above. However they are open to younger campers in great physical condition with previous backpacking experience.
Deals
We make it a priority to make our programs accessible to low-income children and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. Scholarships are available, contact for more information.